Christmas Tree of Lights 15th Annual Year. The tree will be illuminated with lights in memory, or in honor of people you love. Each name will be printed on a card and displayed. Minimum donation is $10 per name and all proceeds will benefit our church. Tree lighting ceremony will be Sunday, Dec. 20 and each name will be read by Father Teodor. Deadline to include names is December 16. See Mary Drakos or call her at 313-565-9225. A Reception will be held following the service with our Youth Greek Dance Group performing.

New Mittens, Gloves, Hats and Scarf Collection ChristmasTree For boys and girls, children up to teens. These will be donated to the Dorsey Center in Westland. The tree will be located in the common area outside of the office for you to drop them off until December 14. Please see Sophie Katsarelas for further information.

Sunday School Recycle program: Please keep bringing in your empty ink jet cartridges and old cell phones for recycle program….your donations really do help us. NO toner cartridges or household batteries can be accepted. The drop off Bin is located between the glass doors as you enter the office area. Thank you for your continued support.

Greek School News For registration and information contact Eleni Mareskas at 734-306-4453, or nitsa2984@aol.com

Philoptochos CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE TODAY. Please come, we have Pitas, Sweets, Crafts and our famous Cookbook and many more items for sale!

Philoptochos Christmas Party, Saturday, December 5, at 12:30 pm. You are cordially invited to attend the party honoring our past president, Joan Keker. Everyone is welcome to attend. Luncheon is being prepared by Marchiori Catering and will be at the Hellenic Center. Please come and join us to honor Joan. Cost is $20 by reservation, please call or see Alice Koinis at 248-476-5798. We look forward to seeing you all there!


Sunday, December 6: The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroit Council and Metropolis Philoptochos invite you to attend the Open House and Reception for The Feast Day of St. Nicholas, Sunday, December 6, from 1:00 pm -5:00 pm. 2560 Crooks Rd. Troy, Mi. For more information call 248-823-2400. Please stop by the Metropolis Center on the occasion of Metropolitan Nicholas’ Name Day.

Renew the Vision Campaign make your pledge now and pay it by 2011. To date, 40 families and 3 organizations of our Parish have pledged a total of $280,000. Out of these pledges $90,000 has been paid. See the Poster in the Narthex for pledge cards and details or ask any Board Member for more information. Thank you.

Men’s Club: Feed the Needy Thanksgiving Program Through your generous donations we have reached our goal for the food distribution. Donations are no longer in need. Thank you.

Christmas Card for 2009 Please see Sophie Katsarelas to include your name. Donation is $20. The deadline to sign up is December 9. Don’t be left out!